India quietly launches second SSBN

[kaykay]

Indian Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has announced the launch of the second indigenously designed Arihant-class nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarine (SSBN) on order for the Indian Navy (IN).
Official sources told Jane’s that the launch of Arighat , which took place during a low-key ceremony held at the Ship Building Centre (SBC) at Visakhapatnam on 19 November, entailed flooding the dry dock housing the SSBN to enable it to float into the surrounding waters for additional fitment ahead of its commissioning in 2020-21.
Arighat will be succeeded in the dry dock by two similar SSBNs that have been temporarily designated S4 and S4*.
http://www.janes.com/article/76315/india-quietly-launches-second-ssbn

 

[faithfulguy]

It’s not quiet enough as it show up in PDF. Now the brag machine would go full gear.

 

[Beast]

It’s not quiet enough as it show up in PDF. Now the brag machine would go full gear.

I suspect the Indian 2nd SSBN launch is half crook. That is why they keep quiet. Its not even 30% near operation but the India defense industries need some accountability to brag about their achievement to get more funding by launching it.

Just like the half crooked INS Vikrat with island less launched while its many years away from operation.

 

[Safriz]

When did. ARIHANT become operational?

 

[faithfulguy]

When did. ARIHANT become operational?

It’s not operational. I don’t think it will ever be at it’s a technology demonstrator. This next one is more of a prototype. So it’s not likely to be operational as well.

 

[kaykay]

When did. ARIHANT become operational?

Last year.

 

[Beast]

Yes we all were waiting for 50 cent army feed back..

All Indian military mile stone are always meet with well publicize bragging. Indian military is not like PLA to keep most time low profile. If Indian keeps low profile , it means something is very wrong.

 

[faithfulguy]

All Indian military mile stone are always meet with well publicize bragging. Indian military is not like PLA to keep most time low profile. If Indian keeps low profile , it means something is very wrong.

Agree. Indian military equipment serve to brag so its leaders can win elections. It’s not created for actual war. All equipments for actual war are imported ones. That is why India need single engine aircraft as Tejas turn out to be a parade plane.

 

[313ghazi]

I love the headline - great play on words.

 

[CoffeeByte]

When did. ARIHANT become operational?

https://twitter.com/x/status/939480135853424640

 

[ashok321]

Arihant is a lame sub lying somewhere in Kochi waters and being attended by Russians.

It is not operational.

All BS from Modians.

 

[Joe Shearer]

https://twitter.com/x/status/939480135853424640

Please don't contribute to this thread.

 

[Han Patriot]

Indian Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has announced the launch of the second indigenously designed Arihant-class nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarine (SSBN) on order for the Indian Navy (IN).
Official sources told Jane’s that the launch of Arighat , which took place during a low-key ceremony held at the Ship Building Centre (SBC) at Visakhapatnam on 19 November, entailed flooding the dry dock housing the SSBN to enable it to float into the surrounding waters for additional fitment ahead of its commissioning in 2020-21.
Arighat will be succeeded in the dry dock by two similar SSBNs that have been temporarily designated S4 and S4*.
http://www.janes.com/article/76315/india-quietly-launches-second-ssbn

How is it supposed to be 'quietly' when a Minister announces it? . Indians being quiet and humble, these two qualities just don't sync well with Indians.

 

[danger007]

All Indian military mile stone are always meet with well publicize bragging. Indian military is not like PLA to keep most time low profile. If Indian keeps low profile , it means something is very wrong.

Oh please, I come across ocean of leaked pics, rumoured threads... enough said..

 

[Tangent123]

Please don't contribute to this thread.

I agree withJoe.
Just watch and enjoy the troll...In the whole forum..